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Devon Kennard discusses his transition from an NFL career to building wealth through real estate and private lending.

Devon Kennard on Turning an NFL Career into Real Estate, 40 Rentals, and a $13M Private Lending Business On the AZREIA Show, host Marcus Maloney and co-host Mike Del Prete interview former NFL player Devon Kennard about using football as a vehicle to build wealth through real estate and private lending. Kennard shares his Arizona upbringing, his nine-year NFL career, and why he prioritized real estate cash flow over stocks, targeting $10,000/month and acquiring about 40 Midwest rentals using a "core four" team (deal finder, contractor, property manager, lender). He explains shifting focus to an Arizona-based private lending company after retiring in 2023, funding over $13 million, typically on one-year terms at 12% annualized with a 1% origination fee and no prepayment penalty, and offering higher LTV and flexible structures. He discusses market conditions, borrower reserves, financial education for athletes, and his books, "It All Adds Up" and "Real Estate Side Hustle." 00:00 Meet Devon Kennard 00:59 NFL Roots and Arizona Homecoming 02:28 Why Real Estate Over Stocks 05:07 Building Wealth Mindset 06:32 Core Four Investing Team 09:12 Lending Company Focus 10:39 Borrower Criteria…

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